Fifty-two
brilliant students from across all 16 regions of Ghana were honored at this
year’s President’s Independence Awards ceremony in Accra, in recognition of their
outstanding academic performance in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate
Examination.
The awards
ceremony, themed “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” was held at the
Accra International Conference Centre and attended by dignitaries including Her
Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Ministers of
State including the Deputy Minister for Education Hon. Clement Apaak, Heads of security
agencies, members of the diplomatic community, parents, teachers, the Director
General of the Ghana Education Service Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis among others.
The 52
awardees – comprising 32 students from public schools, 16 from private schools,
and two students each with visual or hearing impairments. These brilliant
students represent the nation’s brightest young minds.
In her
keynote address, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang congratulated the 52 honorees
and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in both academics and
character. “The theme for this year’s award, reflects the values we cherish in
Ghana’s education – dedication to learning, respect for laid down rules, and
faith in the potential of our children.” She applauded all who supported the
students’ journeys – including parents, guardians, and teachers – and commended
Nestlé Ghana for over thirty years of unwavering support for the awards
program, which has helped nurture young talent nationwide.
Deputy
minister of Education Clement Apaak said “the
regional representation of the students signifies excellence and inclusivity,
reflecting a careful and deliberate selection process designed to ensure
fairness in the system.
Salomé
Azevedo, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana Ltd. saluted the winners and
described the 52 award recipients as “symbols of hope and the future of any nation,”
noting that their success stories embody the values of discipline,
perseverance, and excellence. Ms. Azevedo encouraged the students, especially
young girls, to stay focused, dream boldly, and keep pushing boundaries, urging
young women to break barriers and pursue ambitious goals as the world prepares
to celebrate International Women’s Day.
For over
three decades, Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has partnered with the Presidency, the
Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to support the
President’s Independence Day Awards program, which promotes academic excellence
and inclusive education across the country.
As part of
this year’s award package, each student received a prize bundle including a
laptop computer, a year’s supply of Nestlé products, Nestlé souvenirs, as well
as a plaque and a certificate signed by the President of Ghana. These prizes –
alongside tours and mentorship activities arranged for the finalists –
underscore Nestlé’s commitment to motivating the next generation of leaders
through education and opportunity
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